To close out our 3 part series, we wanted to highlight the benefits of chiropractic care for senior pets! 🐶
Chiropractic care can be a game changer for our senior pets that are experiencing some of the postural changes discussed in part 2, in addition to restrictions in their joints, muscles and ligaments. But it isn’t always about the snap, crackle and pop that many people associate with chiropractic adjustments. Watch as Dr. Caitlin uses a combination of mobilization’s, manipulations and soft tissue work to keep Prada moving well into her senior years. 💕
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The superman stretch is my favourite way to keep senior dogs limber and active. 🦸🏻♂️
Try this stretch in the front and back, once a day after heat or a walk.
➡️ Hold each stretch for 15-30 seconds depending on your dogs’s tolerance.
➡️ Repeat each stretch 3-5 times
As always, if your dog has any underlying medical conditions make sure to check with your vet before starting any new exercise routine. Or come and see us for a rehab assessment!
Happy stretching and let us know how your senior dog’s stretching routine is going in the comments below and stayed tuned for Part 3 of or Senior Series!
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Areas of tension in senior dogs as a result of age-related postural changes often include:
1️⃣ Shoulder muscles
2️⃣ Chest muscles
3️⃣ Low back muscles
4️⃣ Hip flexor muscles
Regular stretching of these areas will keep your senior dog comfortable and moving!
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Part 2 of our Senior Series: Posture & Stretching! 🧘🏼♀️
Watch the next 2 videos to find out what postural changes in dogs look like as they age, and what you can do at home to help.
If we all stretched for 5-10 minutes a day, we would all have less chronic pain and that goes for our pets too!
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**SOAPBOX ALERT** 🫧
Disclaimer - I have absolutely no affiliation with @zoetispetcare, however as a the owner of a veterinary practice that exclusively focuses on chronic pain management AND as a veterinarian that has previously worked for an animal health company (not Zoetis), I feel that I am uniquely positioned to provide some commentary on this article published by @globeandmail.
As I mentioned in the video, I am extremely disappointed with the level of bias demonstrated in this article and the fact that there was no attempt to balance the information with the experience of the veterinarians that are actually dispensing this drug and overseeing the care of these patients.
A few important points that the general public needs to be aware of when it comes to having drugs approved in Canada:
1️⃣ It is no small feat to have a drug (human or veterinary) approved in Canada, and there is tremendous regulatory oversight that continues once the drug goes on the market.
2️⃣ Side effects will be reported with EVERY medication that is put into an animal or human if enough doses are administered. Last time I checked there have been more than 20 million doses of Librela administered globally with the adverse event rate continuing to be considered rare.
3️⃣ With this being a new drug and one licensed for treatment of osteoarthritis, it is likely predominantly being used in a patient population that is more likely to present with most of the side effects reported as a result of age alone.
4️⃣ A REPORT OF AN ADVERSE EVENT IS ONLY THAT - A REPORT. There is no context provided to help establish how likely it is that the report is truly related to the drug administered without also knowing the age of the dog, the time association, other drugs administered, other medical conditions that may be associated, etc.
I very sincerely hope that the Globe will realize what sort of negative impact this article can have on pet care. We as veterinarians have a hard en
We are hot on the pursuit. 🚔🚨👮🏼♀️
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We know that some people are uneasy with the thought of having their pet treated by a chiropractor, so we wanted to show you how safe and gentle chiropractic care can be when performed by a qualified practitioner. ✅
As @dr.caitlin.davidson mentions in the video, many pet patients can benefit from animal chiropractic care - whether they are experiencing pain or their caregivers are looking to help them maintain their current level of activity or performance.
If you have any questions about chiropractic care for your pet or any of the other services that we offer at TVRC, please reach out to us! We always strive to prescribe a customized treatment plan based on your pet’s specific needs. 📋🐶
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There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t feel grateful for the work that we get to do, but some days are a little extra special. ❤️
Thank you @thetorontozoo for allowing me to be a part of this little lady’s journey. Your dedication to all of the animals in your care is unmatched and I am so happy to see how far she has come! 🙌🏻
Full video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-XkAwGR2OC/?igsh=cmV5YTkzdnJoODBu
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Let us know how your dog scored in the comments!!!
Weight management and body condition scoring continued…..
Part 1/3: Weight Management
Checkout the WSAVA’s body condition scoring scale and our 30 second self-scoring method to see how your dog stacks up.
https://wsava.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Body-Condition-Score-Dog.pdf
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